Integrated modelling of geoscience information to support sustainable urban planning

Bridge, D. McC; Hough, E.; Kessler, H.; Lelliott, M.; Price, S.J.; Reeves, H.J.. 2004 Integrated modelling of geoscience information to support sustainable urban planning. In: Three-dimensional Geological Mapping for Groundwater Applications Workshop, Ontario, Canada, 15 May 2004.

Before downloading, please read NORA policies.

[thumbnail of Bridge_et_al_Ontario_2004.pdf]

Preview

Text
Bridge_et_al_Ontario_2004.pdf
Download (215kB) | Preview

Abstract/Summary

The provision of reliable and up-to-date geoscientific information for the urban environment has assumed increasing importance in recent years as legislative changes have forced developers, planning authorities and regulators to consider more fully the implications and impact on the environment of large-scale development initiatives. To comply with the principles of sustainable development, developers are increasingly required to demonstrate that proposals are based on the best possible scientific information and analysis of risk. Nowhere is this more relevant than in the context of urban regeneration, where planning policy guidance gives priority to re-use of previously developed (brownfield) land. In England, brownfield sites suitable for re-development cover an area equivalent to half the size of London.

Item Type:	Publication - Conference Item (Paper)
Programmes:	BGS Programmes > Digital Geoscience Spatial Model
NORA Subject Terms:	Earth Sciences
Date made live:	19 Oct 2012 09:07 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/20045

Item Type:

Publication - Conference Item (Paper)

Programmes:

BGS Programmes > Digital Geoscience Spatial Model

NORA Subject Terms:

Earth Sciences

Date made live:

19 Oct 2012 09:07 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/20045